Folklore, religion and revelry have combined over the centuries to create the festive figure so central to our celebrations today, writes Ettie Neil-Gallacher
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Sporting Wagers: King George VI Chase
Ahead of the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day, bookmaker Fitzdares takes a look back at the names – both human and equine – who have…
Sporting Wagers: Rugby Autumn Internationals
Bookmaker Fitzdares takes a look at how different nations have fared at the Rugby Autumn Internationals
The classic cars being given an environmental makeover
How easy is it to convert your classic car to electric power – and is it worth the effort? That probably depends on whether you drive a Land Rover or…
Why the early starts are worth it for autumn hunting
Autumn hunting’s smaller fields provide the perfect chance to get close to hounds – if you can stand the early starts, says Camilla Swift
Go behind the scenes in the Prince of Wales’s private orchard at Highgrove
HRH The Prince of Wales’s private orchard offers sanctuary to many heirloom fruit trees – which can now be enjoyed as a heritage brandy, says Kevin Pilley
Sporting Wagers: T20 Cricket World Cup
Bookmaker Fitzdares takes a look book at how T20 Cricket began, and what the most notable moments in its history have been
Sporting Wagers: The St Leger
Bookmakers Fitzdares celebrates the oldest Classic race on the British racing calendar, taking a look back through the history books at its notable winners
Sporting Wagers: The York Ebor Festival
Bookmaker Fitzdares looks back through the history books of this four-day race meeting held at York racecourse, to find out who has featured on the roll call of past winners
Sporting Wagers: the Olympic Games
Bookmaker Fitzdares celebrates the history of the Olympic Games and looks at how Britain has fared at recent Games